HP CQ58 manual

Keyboard

NOTE: The keyboard spare part kit includes a keyboard cable.

Description	Spare part number
Keyboard for use with French Canada	698694-xx1
NOTE: For a detailed list of keyboard spare parts, see Sequential part number listing on page 25.

Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 39).

5.Remove the memory module/wireless module compartment cover (see WLAN module on page 48).

6.Remove the hard drive compartment cover (see Hard drive on page 53).

Remove the keyboard:

1.Remove the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw that secures the keyboard to the computer just below the WLAN module slot.

2.Rest and secure the computer on its left side with the bottom toward you, and then partially open the computer.

3.Using a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool, push the tabs of the three keyboard clips (1) that are visible inside the battery bay towards the rear of the computer to loosen the keyboard.

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